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The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Brit tourist, 68, dies three months after horror ‘unprovoked' attack on night out during Spain holiday
A BRITISH man has died from his injuries three months after an "unprovoked" attack during a night out in Spain. Retired carpenter Marshall Latham, 68, was left fighting for his life after being sucker punched in a street on the Canary island Fuerteventuran in December. He sustained a serious brain injury after smacking his head on the concrete floor - and tragically died on March 16 at the Walton Centre at Aintree Hospital. The deadly attack happened when after Marshall, from Nantwhich, Cheshire, had been out drinking with friends in the resort of Caleta de Fuste, on the east side of the island. As he was walking home, he was "punched out of the blue by someone he didn't know", according to the GoFundMe appeal set up in his name. Other witness reports also say that the attack was unprovoked and there was no prior altercation between the two. Marshall was knocked off his feet by the strike and smacked his head on the hard concrete floor - knocking him unconscious. Emergency services rushed to the scene and Marshall was whisked to hospital in Puerto del Rosario, where he was sedated, before being transferred to a larger facility in Gran Canaria. There, he had a 14cm chunk of his skull removed, a tracheotomy, a drain on his brain to help ease pressure, and suffered pneumonia twice and meningitis. Loved ones were been told "not once, but twice" that they need to say goodbye to him - but then hope emerged he would survive. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Brit tourist, 68, dies three months after 'unprovoked' attack on Spanish island left him in a coma with horrific head injuries
A British man has died from his injuries three months after he was attacked 'out of the blue' by a stranger while on holiday in Spain. Retired carpenter Marshall Latham, from Nantwich, Cheshire, was left in a coma with life-changing injuries after he was punched and knocked unconscious after he fell to the ground as he walked back to his apartment in Fuerteventura on December 10. An inquest was opened into the death of Mr Latham - known as Marsh to his friends - at Warrington Coroner's Court last Wednesday. He died on March 16 at the Walton Centre at Aintree Hospital, aged 68, three months after the assault which caused a traumatic brain injury so severe that doctors warned he was unlikely to recover. After being transferred to a hospital in Gran Canaria, he had part of his skull removed, a tracheotomy and a drain on his brain to help ease pressure. Mr Latham also developed pneumonia twice. He was finally repatriated to Aintree Hospital on March 1, before dying just weeks later. A coroner officer requested an inquest be opened due to the cause of death being 'unnatural', Warrington Guardian reported. The inquest has now been suspended until August as Spanish police consider any criminal charges. A 32-year-old British man was reported to have been arrested as he tried to board a flight to Glasgow in the aftermath of the attack. Having been identified from CCTV, the man appeared in court on suspicion of wounding and was released on bail, as the investigation continues. A GoFundMe page set up by Mr Latham's family and friends after his attack to support legal fees not covered by travel insurance, said the holidaymaker had been 'in the wrong place at the wrong time'. Fundraising organiser Neil Cooper wrote on the page, which has so far garnered more than £17,000 said: 'We want to bring Marsh's attacker to justice and although this won't change his medical situation, it will allow his friends and family to know that the person who did this has to face the consequences of their actions. 'Marsh didn't ask for this, he certainly didn't deserve this and it was just a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time which has caused him to be in this situation.' In an updated post days after the holidaymaker's death, Mr Cooper said that Marsh had been 'loved by so many people', adding that the family are now pursuing justice for him. He wrote: 'We brought him back to a hospital in the UK last week via air ambulance where he received incredible care and the staff were really great but sadly his health deteriorated and on Sunday we said goodbye to him. 'Getting him back to the UK was really important, there were so many of his friends and family that hadn't seen him. 'He had lots of visitors every day which was lovely and I'm glad so many people got a chance to say goodbye to him. 'The start of December when he was attacked feels like such a long time ago and he had been through so much, he is finally at peace now and is no longer suffering. 'It's more important now than ever that we seek justice for Marsh and we have been back and forth with the solicitors this week understanding how his death changes the case. 'Thank you for all the kind words and messages we have received. It's been really comforting to know that Marsh was loved by so many people.' In the wake of the assault, Mr Latham's brother-in-law told local newspaper The Nantwich News: 'He and Lynn go to Fuerteventura three or four times a year, they have loads of friends over there. 'Lynn had gone back to their apartment, and Marsh stayed for another drink and was walking home when something has happened. 'He was hit by this guy, somewhere near a taxi rank, and he has gone down and hit his head on the concrete floor. 'Witnesses have told police this was a completely unprovoked punch, there was no argument and they did not know each other. 'All we know is that the man they suspect was arrested on a plane as he tried to fly to Glasgow. 'We are also told this man had been thrown out of a bar on the same night before the attack. 'Marsh has never been in any trouble or even had a parking ticket. He was just a chap on holiday with his partner.' Local councillor Allen Gage wrote at the time in a social media post: 'We need justice. 'A much cherished friend of mine, a gentleman that would give you the shirt from his back was sadly attacked and put in a coma while in Spain just before Christmas. 'He literally crossed the road to help someone out - no surprise there. Mr Marshall Latham, 'Marsh' to his friends, continues to fight on in a coma. 'A community fundraiser has been launched to pursue civil justice. Thanks to all those who have contributed. 'Fight on Marsh, we will fight for you too.'
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
I've sold my dream Canary Islands home. I had a lucky escape
I first went to the Canary Islands in the 1990s. Having visited Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, it was the latter I fell in love with. Bowled over by the endless sunshine, gorgeous beaches and outdoor lifestyle, I figured it was the perfect place to buy a holiday home. So, in 2003, we did. I was still in my mid-20s – naïve as anything, but happy because it meant by the time the 20-year repayment mortgage had been paid off, we would have a place in the sun and somewhere warm to retire to. It was a dream come true. While it lasted. Little did my 20-something-year-old self ever envisage a time when Brexit would come about and change every plan that I'd put in place. I still remember crying when I saw the results of the Brexit referendum. As a teenager of the 90s, I'd grown up with European free movement, taken it for granted – but now I knew things were set to change. The problem was, I didn't know how far or how fast things would change, and I still remained optimistic that some sort of deal would be struck. It was in 2021 when I realised my time on the island was over. With only €4,000 left to pay on the mortgage, my heart was heavy with the realisation that the place I had bought 18 years before would never be the retirement home I'd longed for it to be. As a British passport holder, I could only stay for 90 days within any 180-day period without needing a visa. Of course, I could have looked into residence permits, but the decision felt too big, and not one I was ready to make. As a way to buy time, I looked into putting the property on Airbnb and but the fees involved, cumbersome regulations and the tax that would be due – along with the time I'd have to spend managing a holiday let operation – made me realise I'd be working harder to stand still. Letting go of a dream, especially one you have worked hard for and paid into for almost two decades, is hard. Really hard. The property sold within two days of listing to a cash buyer from Germany. I won't deny when I heard the new owner was going to use it as their retirement home, I felt a twinge of envy. It's been three years since I sold, and when I went back in 2023 (staying in an Airbnb!), I confess I stood outside my old home in the glorious sunshine wondering what on earth I'd done. Fast forward to 2025 and I know selling was the right decision. The anti-tourism movement has been rumbling for some time now, but this year in the Canaries it feels like it's gained more ground and publicity. In March, a sign was spotted in Tenerife reading 'Kill a Tourist', along with rental cars being set on fire and regular protests. Reports suggest holiday bookings are down as tourists heed the warnings to 'go home'. With more anti-tourism protests taking place just last week across the islands, it's hard to feel welcome or wanted when you're so clearly not. But what I don't understand about these protests is what the end game is? Opposition has been raised to a number of infrastructure projects, including a South Train initiative in Tenerife which sought to enhance connectivity, the Chira-Soria hydropower pumping station in Gran Canaria, and the Dreamland film city development in Fuerteventura – which, following strong local opposition, was then cancelled. If the Canary Islands want to find a new economy outside of tourism, they will have to take some difficult decisions – and quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed my 18 years of owning a property in Fuerteventura, but now I'm pleased I'm left with just my memories, and not a potential headache.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Johnny Fisher scouts out local Chinese takeaway during Spanish training camp… but saves it for after Dave Allen rematch
JOHNNY FISHER scouted out his local Chinese house while training away in Fuerteventura - but will save it for after his Dave Allen rematch. Fisher flew out to Spain's Canary Islands for a warm weather camp to get away from the distractions of being a local Romford hero. 5 5 5 It also meant sacrificing his favourite Chinese cheat meal at the Blue Orchard - made famous by his social media star dad Big John. Fisher did hunt down a Chinese restaurant while training out in Fuerteventura - but he restrained from indulging until his mission is complete. He told SunSport: "Yeah we'll save it till after the fight. "After the fight we'll have plenty of chicken balls once we've done the job Saturday night." Fisher is one of Eddie Hearn's best ticket sellers - helped by the popularity of his takeaway-loving dad John - who is also plotting the post-fight feast. John said: "There's only one place to go, Blue Orchid. We'll go there next week sometime. So we can't wait. Bosh!" While Fisher is the fighter in the family his dad - with over 500,000 Instagram followers - might be the most famous. He tours all around the world from America to the Pacific meeting fans, leaving his son to crack on with training in his absence. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS John said: "I knew he was out there working and I was in Australia myself so it's hard to miss someone when you're on the other side of the world. "But we knew he was out there working, doing a good job, so fair enough." Dave Allen won't let Johnny Fisher flush his boxing career away with plans to buy a house with en-suites Fisher Jr said: "My mum and dad are my mum and dad, it doesn't matter if I spend a year away from them or one day, it's never gonna change, we're always in each other's thoughts. "It's not a big deal. My dad's travelling all over the world now so it's just part and parcel of where we are." Fisher, 26, was floored by Allen, 33, last December in Saudi Arabia but returned home with a controversial split-decision win after a thriller. The former Exeter University student - who played rugby while studying - needed a brain scan after suffering a blood clot in his ear. But it has not deterred the fearless Romford Bull from having another all-out war - despite his dad having to accompany him in the Riyadh hospital. Fisher said: "I think that's naturally how I lend myself to instinctively go in and cause a fight like that. "That's just the way I am, so I'm not gonna shy away from it one bit. That's who I am. "And obviously my dad's gonna be my dad, if I had a son going into a fight, I'd be nervous. I'd get nervous watching my mates fight. "I remember watching Joe Joyce fight loads and loads of times, and he's my friend, you get nervous. "But, when you're the one doing it, there are no nerves you just go in there and do your job." 5 5
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Flights to 'Maldives of Europe' just four hours away are less than £90 in summer
The Maldives is one of the world's most desirable honeymoon destinations, known for its crystal-clear water and stunning beaches. But if the beautiful luxury islands are a little too far out of your price range, don't worry. Another breathtaking island, that's been dubbed the 'Maldives of Europe', is just a four hour flight from the UK. Fuerteventura's gorgeous sand dunes and clear water have seen it compared to the Maldives but Brits won't have to pay nearly as much to go there. MailOnline found flights to Fuerteventura for less than £100 on Skyscanner this summer, making it the ideal choice for Britons looking to holiday on a budget. And - unlike the Maldives - there's no time difference between Fuertventura and the UK so holidaymakers won't lose any beach time to jet lag. Fuerteventura has over 150km of beaches and coves and its best-rated activity on Tripadvisor is the Parque Natural de Corralejo. A costal natural park, Corralejo has the 'biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canaries', according to Visit Fuerteventura. The tourist board adds that visitors can enjoy an 'enormous extension of white sands bathed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean' at the park. A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: 'Really worth a visit! What an impressive place! We were there on a stormy day, but that really gave an extra dimension to the visit.' And another visitor said: 'Impressive nature reserve with spectacular views. The area is immense.' Another of Fuerteventura's best-rated beaches is Playa de Cofete, a wild and remote spot that's famed for its breathtaking sand. Visitors should be aware that the water is generally rough and not suitable for swimming. The tourist board recommends adding Costa Calma beach to your list if you're looking to enjoy a 'quiet stroll' on your holiday. Meanwhile, Sotavento Beach is the 'ideal' spot to give windsurfing a go. The beach's shallow lagoon makes it the perfect place for beginners. Interested in exploring more of the Canary Islands? An expert recently shared the best places to go with MailOnline Travel and revealed which destination he'd recommend avoiding.
